San Juan Done Right! - Driving Tour

San Juan Done Right!

Experience Old San Juan in a delightful ode to its seat of honor within the history of the New World’s conquest. Receive insight into the life of the common city dwellers, as well as the military origins of the Spanish stronghold that is the City of Saint John the Baptist.

Our licensed tour guide will impart on a walking tour along the Paseo de la Princesa (Princess Promenade) to enter the old city through the historic San Juan Gate. Believed standing since approximately 1540. Once inside see Plazuela La Rogativa.

Then it’s on to visit the Basilica Manor Cathedral San Juan Bautista, full of devotion, architecture, and art. Our guide walks you through its history and mystique.

Later learn about La Fortaleza, today it remains the official residence of Puerto Rico’s governor. Close by, take pictures of Cristo Chapel, Pigeon Park and La Casa Estrecha (the Narrow House), one of the skinniest houses in the world. Finish with a Piña Colada at Barrachina Restaurant.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista, 15029 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, San Juan 00901-1521 Puerto Rico

The graceful Catedral de San Juan Bautista, or Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, is a can't-miss historic landmark in the heart of the old city.
Highlights
When visiting the cathedral, we won't want to miss the following highlights:

-The tomb of Ponce de León
-The mummy of St. Pio
-The stained glass windows

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: The Capitol of Puerto Rico, 1 Democracy Square, San Juan 00902 Puerto Rico

El Capitolio de Puerto Rico was to become the House of Representatives and the location for senators’ offices. The building faces the Atlantic Ocean and has a somewhat intimidating design. The entire structure is a wonderful example of Neoclassical Revival Style architecture.

You can visit this place with our certified tour guide.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Experience Old San Juan in a delightful ode to its seat of honor within the history of the New World’s conquest. Receive insight into the life of the common city dwellers, as well as the military origins of the Spanish stronghold that is the City of Saint John the Baptist.

Our licensed tour guide will impart on a walking tour along the Paseo de la Princesa (Princess Promenade) to enter the old city through the historic San Juan Gate. Believed standing since approximately 1540. Once inside see Plazuela La Rogativa. Then it’s on to visit the Basilica Manor Cathedral San Juan Bautista, full of devotion, architecture, and art. Our guide walks you through its history and mystique. Later learn about La Fortaleza, today it remains the official residence of Puerto Rico’s governor. Close by, take pictures of Cristo Chapel, Pigeon Park and La Casa Estrecha (the Narrow House), one of the skinniest houses in the world. Finish with a Piña Colada at Barrachina Restaurant.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: La Puerta de San Juan, Cll Caleta De San Juan, San Juan 00901 Puerto Rico

We visit the remaining door to the city where countless people entered San Juan through the centuries.

Duration: 15 minutes